Grants for Arts

Last updated August 30, 2026

There are currently 4,912 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	ALSC Architects Scholarship Grant	Montana State University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Public Art Incubator	Dublin Arts Council	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	BFF Grants	Baiardi Family Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Apprenticeship Program	Alliance for California Traditional Arts	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	Lewis H. Humphreys Charitable Trust Grant	Lewis Humphreys Charitable Trust	Rolling	$500 – $125K
Foundation	AAC General Operating Support Grant	Foundation for Arkansas Heritage and History Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Arts Mentorship Program Scholarships Grant	Lake Region Arts Council	Rolling	$700
Foundation	Impact100 Louisville Grant	Impact 100 Louisville Inc	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	The Porter Fleming Foundation Grant	The Community Foundation for the Central	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Andrea Rose Teodosio Foundation Grant	Andrea Rose Teodosio Memorial Found	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Dale E. Landsman Arts Foundation Grant	Unity Foundation of La Porte County	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	NHSCA Arts for Community Engagement Project Grants	New Hampshire State Council on the Arts	Rolling	$1K – $8K
Foundation	The Peru Arts and Culture Fund Grant	Northern Indiana Community	Rolling	Up to $300
Foundation	The McLean Contributionship Grant	McLean Contributionship	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Storytelling Fellowship Grant	Oregon Humanities	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Community Foundation of Des Moines County Grant	Keokuk Area Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Florence V. Carroll Charitable Trust Grant	Carroll F V Char Tr-main	Rolling	$10K – $50K
Foundation	Interlace Grant Fund: Project Grants	The Andy Warhol Foundation for The	Rolling	$5K – $6K
Foundation	Michael Spring Major Cultural Institutions (MCI) Grants Program	Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	New Music Creator Fund Grant	New Music Usa Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Wavemaker Grant (Formerly Tempe Arts Grant)	City of Tempe	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Female Directors Grant	Titmouse Np	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Morris Fund (Philip A. Morris Fund for the Design Arts)	The Community Foundation of Greater	Rolling	$5K – $100K
Foundation	Excellence in Teaching Fellowships Grant	The Loft	Rolling	Varies

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About grants for arts

Arts grants support visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, cultural preservation, and creative organizations. The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is the flagship federal funder, distributing over $160 million annually. State arts councils, foundations like the Andy Warhol Foundation and Mellon Foundation, and corporate sponsors provide extensive additional funding.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for an NEA grant?

The NEA offers grants through multiple programs including Art Works, Challenge America, Our Town, and Research: Art Works. Applications are submitted through Grants.gov. Most require 501(c)(3) status or government affiliation. The NEA funds in specific disciplines (dance, design, literature, media arts, music, theater, visual arts) with distinct application cycles.

Can individual artists get grants?

The NEA's direct individual grants are limited to Literature Fellowships and honorary awards. However, many state arts councils, foundations (Pollock-Krasner, United States Artists, Creative Capital), and residency programs provide direct artist funding. Fiscal sponsorship through organizations like Fractured Atlas opens additional grant opportunities for individual artists.

Are there grants for community arts programs?

Yes. The NEA's Our Town program funds creative placemaking. State and regional arts councils heavily fund community programming. Foundations like ArtPlace America, the Kresge Foundation, and local community foundations support community arts. CDBG funds can support arts-based community development projects.

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